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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,751.32, 24,497.28 and 9,793.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,751.32, 24,497.28 and 9,793.64 is: 13,515.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,751.32 : 24,497.28 = 9,793.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,751.32/24,497.28 = 9,793.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,751.32x = 24,497.28 × 9,793.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,751.32x = 239,917,541.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,917,541.30/17,751.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,515.48

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